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Triple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volume

1 source · first seen 19:04 27 Sept · updated 19:04 27 Sept

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  • 68% of FMCG categories lost volume amid higher costs and rural income pressures
  • Weak volumes threaten growth at Indian FMCG companies, including Hindustan Unilever, Dabur and Nestlé India

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Pressure on India’s FMCG sector

NielsenIQ reports said higher input costs and rural income pressures weighed on FMCG volumes in the June quarter: 68% of categories lost volume, and rural volumes fell 5%.

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Economic TimesTriple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volume19:04